Reliable Robotics

Systems Engineer - Mission Definition

Mountain View, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Robotics & AutomationIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree of Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related discipline
  • FAA-Certificated Pilot or Dispatcher with operational experience under 14 CFR § 135, 14 CFR § 121 or Corporate Flight Operations
  • 7+ years of experience designing various systems, integrations, and testing of complex safety-critical aerospace systems or equivalent technology

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of prototypes and certifiable safety-critical flight systems in a dynamic start-up work environment.
  • Define and document mission-related aspects of future aircraft operation using insight from a pilot’s perspective.
  • Define and communicate strategies and plans for type certification and operational approval.
  • Develop training and support documents needed to deploy autonomous systems in an operational environment.
  • Support system architecture development and assess trade-off studies regarding performance, complexity, risk, and effort.
  • Capture system requirements and interfaces to drive avionics hardware and software development.
  • Perform operational safety assessments in support of experimental and production missions.
  • Provide engineering expertise in the design, development, test and validation of vehicle level functions and performances.
  • Interact with other domains within Reliable Robotics and become involved in a broad task spectrum not limited to typical system engineering activities.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided job description.

Company Information

Reliable Robotics is a team of mission-driven engineers working to make this future a reality. The Systems & Safety Team is responsible for architecting systems that support novel safety-critical functions, establishing development methodologies for new technologies, and complying with the federal regulations.

Skills

Aerospace
Systems Engineering
Avionics
Testing
FAA Certification
Operational Safety
System Architecture
Requirements Capture
Trade Studies
Flight Systems
Integration

Reliable Robotics

Develops automation technology for aircraft

About Reliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics develops automation technology for aircraft, focusing on making flying safer, more accessible, and more affordable through autonomous operations. Their systems are designed for both cargo operators and passenger airlines, specifically targeting small (Part 23) and larger (Part 25) aircraft. The company emphasizes a 'certification forward' approach, ensuring that their automated systems meet regulatory standards early in development, which enhances safety and reliability. They have successfully demonstrated fully automated operations for small aircraft and are working on commercializing this technology for broader use. Reliable Robotics generates revenue by selling or licensing their automation systems and may also provide maintenance and support services. Led by co-founder and CEO Robert W. Rose, who has a strong background in aerospace and robotics, the company aims to significantly impact the aviation industry by improving the efficiency and safety of air travel.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$165.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Stock options
Employee medical
401k contribution
Great co-workers
Casual work environment

Risks

Increased competition from established aerospace companies could challenge market share.
Potential FAA certification delays may hinder timely commercialization of their technology.
Cybersecurity threats targeting autonomous systems pose risks to operations and reputation.

Differentiation

Reliable Robotics focuses on certified autonomous systems for both cargo and passenger aircraft.
The company employs a 'certification forward' approach, ensuring early regulatory compliance.
Their technology enables remote operation of aircraft, expanding access to more locations.

Upsides

Reliable Robotics secured $3.6 million from the USAF for autonomous flight tech development.
ASL Aviation Holdings ordered 30 autonomous systems, indicating strong market demand.
FAA acceptance of their systems' requirements marks significant certification progress.

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